unit two Flashcards

1
Q

ONCE YOU HAVE A $500
EMERGENCY FUND, YOU
SHOULD

A

SAVE IT UNTIL
YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY.

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2
Q

THE F I RST ST EP YOU
SHOULD T A K E WHEN
YOU WANT TO MA K E A
L ARGE PURCHASE IS. . .

A

DECIDE HOW MUCH YOU’LL
NEED TO SAVE AND THE
TIME FRAME YOU WANT TO SAVE IT IN.

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3
Q

THE BEST WAY TO BUILD WEALTH IS
TO START INVESTING EARLY. YOU
SHOULD START SAVING MONEY…

A

ONCE YOU’RE OUT OF COLLEGE,
LIVING DEBT-FREE, AND HAVE 3-6
MONTHS OF LIVING EXPENSES SAVED.

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4
Q

Habits that are important for building wealth and becoming a millionaire

A

Consistently investing money and patience to give it time to grow

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5
Q

THE PURPOSE OF AN
EMERGENCY FUND IS TO.

A

BE ABLE TO COVER AN UNEXPECTED EXPENSE WITH CASH AND PROTECT YOU FROM HAVING TO PILE UP DEBT WHEN SOMETHING GOES WRONG.

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6
Q

The main reason for saving your hard-earned money are

A

emergencies, large purchases, and wealth building

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7
Q

Once your out of school, have started your career, and have zero debt, your emergency fund should have

A

3-6 months of living expenses

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8
Q

One of the main reasons we build wealth is

A

so that we can give to those in need

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9
Q

The time value of money

A

A certain amount of money today is worth more than the same amount in the future

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10
Q

The amount of interest charged on a debt but not yet collected is called

A

accrued interest

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11
Q

A legitimate reason to use your emergency fund is

A

your car battery dying

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12
Q

The five foundations

A
  1. save a $500 emergency fund
  2. get out of debt/loans
  3. pay cash for your car
  4. pay cash for college
  5. build wealth and give
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13
Q

banks and lenders use credit scores to determine

A

the likelihood that someone is able to repay debt

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14
Q

your greatest tool to build wealth is

A

your income

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15
Q

components of a fico score

A

debt payment history
debt level
length of debt history
new debt
debt type

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16
Q

leasing a car is a method of financing where someone

A

makes monthly payments on but does not own the vehicle

17
Q

How do credit card companies make most of their profit

A

Charging interest to customers who only pay part of their monthly debt

18
Q

car lease agreements come with a stipulation that you must pay a penalty if

A

you go over the pre established mileage cap

19
Q

the debt snowball method involves paying off debts from

A

smallest to largest

20
Q

the smallest way to buy a car is to

A

pay for it in cash

21
Q

what is the best way to avoid falling into debt

A

only buy things that you can purchase with cash

22
Q

Credit isn’t a wealth-building tool, it’s a business that makes money for

A

credit card companies, banks, and lenders

23
Q

when looking over your credit report, it’s important to make sure

A

no lines of credit have been opened under your name without your knowledge

24
Q

The principal is

A

the total amount of the car loan, plus taxes, and fees

25
Q

how you spend and give your money

A

is a reflection of your personal values

26
Q

an example of an appreciating asset is

A

a home

27
Q

what are the three questions to ask yourself before you spend your emergency fund

A
  1. is it unexpected
  2. is it necessary
  3. is it urgent